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The anime heroine’s magical powers aren’t the only things that evolve in Cardcaptor Sakura.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
A new trailer was released this week for a live-action Tokyo Ghoul movie, which was announced last summer.
Wait, is anime otakuism hereditary?!?
Anime-inspired traditional fashion items include a Cerberus ornament that clamps onto the yukata sash.
There’s no easier or more appropriate place to cosplay as some of the greatest heroes of the anime and manga world.
Director of previous animated installments returns to co-helm new anime from Production I.G.
The franchise, now far too big to be just an anime and manga, is expanding into a banking tie-up.
Japanese intimate apparel company that brought us Sailor Moon panties turns its eyes to another icon of the anime world.
Now you can wear the shortest of skirts without people catching sight of your underwear.
New animated instalment to be released before start of new TV series, bridge gap between old and new story arcs.
Because nothing catches people’s attention like a crowd of spiky-haired students strutting around en masse.
Schoolgirls, demons and anthropomorphised characters show us their best side at this year’s event dedicated to all things anime.
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Today
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
Japanese scientists developing cute, autonomously swarming robo dogs for anti-bear patrols [Video]
Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
America is getting its first-ever One Piece store, and the opening date has been revealed!
Zombies serve cocktails and Pochita turns into parfait at Universal Studios Japan this Halloween
Weekly
- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign- Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan- Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
Monthly
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Japanese scientists developing cute, autonomously swarming robo dogs for anti-bear patrols [Video]
Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
America is getting its first-ever One Piece store, and the opening date has been revealed!
Zombies serve cocktails and Pochita turns into parfait at Universal Studios Japan this Halloween
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are back at Mister Donut, with Slowpoke making dount debut! [Pics]
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Flying Mud Boat teahouse is a hidden gem in Japan that boggles the mind
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Umamusume anime concerts unable to obtain visas from U.S. government, cancel L.A. shows
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